#EDFFF4 color
The hex color #EDFFF4 is a very light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 92.9% red, 100% green and 95.7% blue (237, 255, 244).
Its hue angle is 143°, with 100% saturation and 96% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Honeydew (#F0FFF0), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 20.21:1).
#EDFFF4 color codes
| HEX | #EDFFF4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(237, 255, 244) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(92.9%, 100%, 95.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(143, 100%, 96%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(143, 7%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 0%, 4%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(98.45, -7.85, 3.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(98.45, 8.49, 157.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(87.011, 96.055, 99.527) | |
| Decimal | 15597556 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #EDFFF4, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EDFFF4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 20.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EDFFF4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.04:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 20.21:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EDFFF4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fffcf3Protanopia
no red cones#fbfaf5Deuteranopia
no green cones#eafffcTritanopia
no blue cones#fbfbfbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #edfff4; }
.text { color: #edfff4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #edfff4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(237 255 244 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #edfff4, #edfffd); }
Similar colors
#f0fff0Honeydew#e5f2e7Polar#e1f5e5Frozen Civilization#eaf5e7Floaty Bubble#e9f9f5Melting Glacier#e1f8e7Toxic Latte#e6f2eaBath Bubbles#daeee6Shattered Ice
Questions
- What color is #EDFFF4?
- #EDFFF4 is a very light, vivid green, closest to the named color Honeydew. It belongs to the white family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #EDFFF4?
- The RGB value is 237, 255, 244: 237 red, 255 green and 244 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #EDFFF4?
- The complementary color is #FFEDF8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EDFFF4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 20.21:1 and white text 1.04:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.